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To me, and i know it's done both ways, that's backwards. If i'm going to reduce tape thickness it's only because i went "extra" on the tape to use coarse stone/diamond to establish and edge to work...

but why would anyone mix tape thicknesses or mix taped with untaped honing? I wouldn't do it that way and wouldn't recommend it. Use tape or don't and use the same tape. easy.

I'm a taper. I prefer the feel of taped blade on the stones. Tapeless feels nekkid.

If you're going to use it, keep it fresh and develop a good and safe method of removal and application. It's...